We hear inspiring stories from entrepreneurs every day. We also hear a lot of wise words about being in business for yourself (and, well, life). We're going to start sharing some of this sage advice on this blog.

We're starting with Venetia Pristavec, who left her corporate job six months ago (she was there for five years) to set out on her own creative path. So far it's lead her to becoming a children's book writer, musician, and running a boutique creative agency. In her previous job as a content marketer, she was writing and storytelling full time for her company. But she began to feel the pang of wanting to cultivate her own voice. Six months later she has self-published two popular children's books, Chloe the Cloud and Every Body Be Grateful, which aim to teach children the concept of gratitude. Venetia also sings, and occasionally performs as Chloe the Cloud at book fairs, schools and libraries. She uses Square to sell her books at these events.